- Must visit
National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price
CHF114
Average price
CHF164
Fastest journey
11 h 14 m
Average duration
14 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC will cost around CHF164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF114.
Of the 5 trains that leave Syracuse, NY for Washington, DC on Mon, Aug 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct trains cover the 468 km distance in an average of 14 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 14 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest trains will take 16 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF58, and a flight costs an average of CHF101.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF160 Average price | CHF99 Average price Cheapest | CHF273 Average price | CHF60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is CHF61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC costing on average CHF160.
A bus is CHF175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC costing on average CHF273.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Tickets start at around CHF160 compared to roughly CHF60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-99.19. The journey takes 10h 9m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:06 PM Syracuse, NY | 11h14 | 11:20 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:42 PM Syracuse, NY | 15h18 | 7:00 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:51 PM Syracuse, NY | 16h03 | 10:54 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:54 PM Syracuse, NY | 16h00 | 10:54 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:54 PM Syracuse, NY | 16h00 | 11:54 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF70 but you can travel from only CHF58 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average train duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF70 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 10h 14m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Most Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC trains use the Syracuse Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Syracuse, NY and Washington, DC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Syracuse Station is 3 km from Syracuse city centre. Public transport options include:
Syracuse Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, The Mission Restaurant
Ticket office support is available at Syracuse Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Syracuse Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Syracuse Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Syracuse Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Syracuse Station.
Nearby hotels include Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse, Comfort Inn & Suites Airport, Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites.
New York State Fair is 7 km from Syracuse city centre. Public transport options include:
New York State Fair has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York State Fair.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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